Patricia

Pérez Prado

About Patricia

"Patricia" is a popular song with music by Pérez Prado and lyrics by Bob Marcus, published in 1958. The song is best known in an instrumental version by Prado's orchestra that became the last record to ascend to No.1 on the Billboard Jockeys and Top 100 charts, both of which gave way the next week to the then newly-introduced Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was also No. 1 on the R&B Best Sellers for two weeks. Prado's 1958 recording became a gold record. Billboard ranked it as the No. 5 song for 1958. Prado's "Patricia" entered the U. S. Cash Box chart week ending June 7, 1958, making No. 1 on that chart for 4 weeks from the week ending July 26, 1958. Prado's "Patricia" entered the U. K. singles chart in the week of July 25, 1958, peaking at No. 8 (week ending September 5, 1958) during a 16-week chart run. In 1960, Prado released a new stereo recording of the tune, and re-recorded it a third time in a "twist" version issued in 1962 that re-charted in the U. S. Perry Como's recording of "Patricia" from 1950 bears no resemblance to Prado's tune. 


Year:
2003
2:20
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Kiss her and your lips will always want Patricia
Stroll her, see Patricia move with all her charms
Mambo, Cha-cha, or Meringue it's Patricia
Heaven, that's where you'll be when she's in you're arms

In Japan they brag about the Geisha
Who cares, long uncle Sam has got Patricia
Eyes that have a starry sort of gleam for you
She is like a million dollar dream come true

Everybody wishes they'd could steal her heart away, I guess
There's so many trying but she never, never will say yes
Eyes that have a starry sort of gleam for you
She is like a million dollar dream come true
Kiss her and your lips will always want Patricia
Stroll her, see Patricia move with all her charms
In Japan they brag about the Geisha
Who cares, long uncle Sam has got Patricia

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Pérez Prado

Dámaso Pérez Prado (December 11, 1916 – September 14, 1989) was a Cuban bandleader, musician (singer, organist and pianist), and composer. He is often referred to as the "King of the Mambo". Pérez was actually his surname, so Dámaso Pérez, his true name, but he became known by the paternal and maternal surnames "Pérez Prado." more »

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Written by: DANIEL SANTOS

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10 facts about this song

Genres
"Patricia" is a song that falls into two major music genres, mambo and jazz. These genres are derived from African American music traditions, and Pérez Prado perfected the fusion of these styles in the mid-20th century.
Artist
The song was written and performed by Dámaso Pérez Prado, a Cuban bandleader and composer popularly known as "the King of Mambo." He was a key instrumentalist in the evolution of the mambo genre.
Release Date
"Patricia" was released as a single in 1958 and soon became an international sensation. It is one of Pérez Prado's greatest hits.
Chart Performance
The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in July 1958 and remained there for one week. This was a remarkable achievement considering the dominance of rock and roll at the time.
Dance Culture
Pérez Prado's "Patricia" played a significant role in popularizing the mambo dance style across the globe. Its rhythm and upbeat tempo made it a staple on dance floors, especially at Latin dance clubs and events.
Film Appearances
The song has been used in several films and TV shows, including "La Dolce Vita" directed by Federico Fellini and movies such as "Cookie," "Wall Street," and most recently "American Animals" in 2018.
Cover Versions
Due to its popularity, "Patricia" has been covered by various artists over the years, such as jazz musicians Louis Armstrong and Bobby McFerrin, and even a reggae version by musician Rico Rodriguez in 1992.
The Twilight Zone
"Patricia" was used as the main theme for the television program "The Dick Van Dyke Show Beyond the Twilight Zone" in 1959, adding another example of the song's wide cultural influence.
Instrumentation
The song is renowned for its trumpet part, repeated piano phrase, and magnificent wealth of Latin percussion, which demonstrates the virtuosity of Pérez Prado as a bandleader.
Legacy
Up to this day, "Patricia" remains an essential piece in the history of Latin music, defining the golden era of mambo in the 1950s and paving the way for future Latin music styles like salsa.

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